Upgrade Guide

Nikon D3000→Nikon D40X

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Nikon

D3000

£29 used

2009

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Upgrade to

Nikon

D40X

No UK price today

2007

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The D40X offers little measurable spec improvement over the D3000. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	D3000	D40X
Price	£29 used	—
Released	2009	2007	↓
Sensor	10.2MP APS-C CMOS	10.2MP APS-C (DX) CCD
Resolution	10MP	10MP
Video	No video	No video
Autofocus	11-point phase-detect (1 cross-type) via viewfinder	3-point phase-detect AF (AF-S / AF-I lenses only - no body AF motor)
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	3fps	3fps
Battery Life	~500 shots (CIPA)	~470 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	485g (body only)	495g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 230k dots	2.5" fixed LCD, 230k dots
Mount	Nikon F-mount (DX)	Nikon F
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Single SD slot

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